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10 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
If you haven’t already discovered, there is a lot of information that the Internet, books and family and friends are eager to share with you about pregnancy. It can be overwhelming, to say the least. How can you know what is best for you and your baby? Luckily, th...
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The Importance of Regular Check-Ups
A generation ago, people used to see their doctor only when they were sick, or dying. Today, preventative health care is becoming commonplace as people become more educated and empowered about their own health. People are preemptively seeking medical advice on how t...
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Surprising Things That Are Affecting Your Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should sleep between seven and nine consecutive hours every night. How much sleep are you getting? Chances are, it’s not enough. Your body and brain rely on restorative sleep to keep you healthy and help you ge...
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Small Changes You Can Make To Improve Your Heart Health
The team at Pomona Valley Heath Centers wants to help you improve your heart health with a few simple lifestyle changes. These changes are small, they won’t take much time, and you don’t have to do them all at once. To enjoy a long, heart-healthy life, start ...
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Sports Medicine for Athletes and Weekend Warriors
Whether you’re competing for a national championship, or a weekend warrior participating in local intramurals, you don’t want to miss a game because of an injury. You want to heal quickly and get back to doing what you love. The experienced sports medicine physi...
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Oh, My Aching Back…….
Back pain. Most of us have experienced this at one time or another. In fact, low back pain is the second leading cause of physician visits among American adults each year. The annual cost to the health care system is estimated to be between 50 and 100 billion dollars. T...
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Advanced Detection and Analysis with Radiology
Radiology plays several crucial roles in medicine. It can be used for advanced testing and treatment, for screening and wellness, and to detect diseases and conditions. Think of radiology as a huge umbrella, with many specific technologies underneath it. Radiology ...
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10 Things to Know About HPV and Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. During this time, the nation’s attention is turned to cervical health. The focus is on educating women about the connection between cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infect...
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Why Squat? Think Skiing and Snowboarding!
Athletes understand that an important reason to squat is to enhance athletic performance. Properly performed squatting exercises strengthen the buttocks, thighs, and core. Winter sports enthusiasts might be interested to know that squat endurance and strengthening e...
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Understanding Sleep Disorders
We all have those nights: It’s difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Some of us can’t resist the 2 am smart phone check to read text messages or browse social media. Occasional restless nights of our own creation, increased stress at work, schedule changes, j...
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GERD Awareness Week: Reducing Symptoms of GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) is a digestive disorder. “Gastroesophageal” refers to the stomach and esophagus. “Reflux” is what happens when the lower esophageal ring is weakened and stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. The 17th Annual GER...
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month and The Great American Smokeout
November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer takes the lives of more people each year than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Although a small percentage of nonsmokers are affected by lung cancer, smoking is the leading cause of the diseas...
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Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
To reference a popular television series: “Winter is coming,” and with it, cold and flu season. Although influenza viruses can occur at various times of the year, increases in flu activity during the month of October are common. So, can you avoid getting sick? M...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Detecting Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). The pink colors are unmistakable and prevalent: Watch a National Football League game or a collegiate sport in October and you’ll see pink-adorned players and coaches in officially-licensed BCAM gear. Fundraisers, e...
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National Food Safety Education Month: Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illnesses
While the food supply in America is among the safest in the world, the FDA reports that approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness (commonly called food poisoning) occur each year nationwide. September is National Food Safety Education Month, so check out t...
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Healthy Aging Month: Ways to Stay Healthy as You Age
Many don’t realize that the aging process doesn’t mean your health has to suffer. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, check out these tips to help you stay healthy as you age. A well-rounded exercise routine will help you stay healthy and injury-free There’s no...
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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care
Access to medical assistance is crucial in times of emergency situations. It is important, however to understand the important differences between an urgent care center and a hospital emergency room — especially if you’re concerned about medical costs. Families,...
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National Immunization Awareness Month: The Importance of Immunizations
In the last 50 years, immunizations have saved more than a billion lives, preventing countless illnesses, disease epidemics and disabilities in the United States alone. Unfortunately, vaccine-preventable diseases are still a threat to those who do not receive their ...
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Summer Sports Safety
Each year, an estimated 30 million children in the United States play organized sports, and even more participate in recreational activities. Unfortunately, many sports can result in injury. In fact, accidental falls are the number one cause of childhood injury, acc...
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful weather outside. It’s also a time to make sure you’re protecting your skin from the sun and the damage it can cause. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause sunburns, brown spots, age spots, fine lines and...
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Ways to Prevent a Hernia
What is a hernia? A hernia is a painful condition that occurs when an organ is protruding into a weak area in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. One of the first signs of a hernia is a protrusion or lump in the area where the hernia is occurring. Fortunatel...
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Important Tips for Men’s Health and Wellness
Many men don’t make their health a priority. All too often, wellness is put on the back burner in favor of work or other obligations. In honor of National Men’s Health Month, the doctors at Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) offer some tips for men's health tha...
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National Celiac Disease Awareness Month: Contributing Factors to Celiac Disease
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an immune response in the small intestine that is triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Over time, this response causes inflammation that damages the lining of the small intesti...
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National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: How to Manage Allergies
Allergy season is upon us, and with May being National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, there are many things you can do to help you manage. With a few helpful tips, you can more easily avoid the annoying, persistent symptoms caused by allergies. Do you have a...
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April is Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Affects Your Health
Many people don’t realize it, but stress can have significant effects on your mood, your behavior and your health. With April being Stress Awareness Month, it’s important to understand how stress affects your body, and what you can do to alleviate that stress to...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month: Managing IBS
What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common gastrointestinal condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, bloating, cramping, constipation, and diarrhea. For those who suffer from it, IBS requires a thorough understanding and car...
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Lower Your Risk for Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the United States. One in every 20 Americans will develop colon cancer at some point in their lifetime, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk. Get screened for colon cancer...
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National Nutrition Month: Simple Changes You Can Make to Eat Healthier
March is National Nutrition Month. This is an important reminder for all of us to take a closer look at our eating habits and reevaluate our nutrition intake. If you find that you could be making healthier choices, there are a few simple changes you can make to eat ...
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How Occupational Therapy Can Help You
What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) can be a very beneficial form of treatment. OT gets its name from the belief that we all possess “occupational roles” in our lives (e.g., parent, hobbyist, spouse or employee). OT care helps to build or ...
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American Heart Month: Heart-Healthy Foods and Exercise
February is American Heart Month, so this is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate what you’ve been doing for your heart lately. Are you staying active? Are you consuming well-balanced, healthy meals? Though nobody is perfect, it’s important to pay att...